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ADRA International · 2 days ago

Vice President for Sustainable Development

Adventist Development and Relief AGCY - Silver Spring, MD 20904

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$108K/yr - $124K/yr

15+ years exp

ADRA International is focused on sustainable development and is seeking a Vice President for Sustainable Development to provide overall leadership and strategic direction to its programs globally. The role involves managing teams responsible for resource mobilization, overseeing grants, and representing the organization to key stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for ADRA International Programs, in coordination with ADCOM, focusing on long-term development priorities that ensure sustainable growth

Represent ADRA International at internal and external fora as the expert on sustainable development

Manage a diverse team of technical experts and engage senior leadership in strategic decisions

Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including the USG, members of congress, government representatives, peer agencies, and others as needed

Be the face of ADRA to stakeholders across the globe

Build and maintain a healthy culture among Units and departments and ensure staff wellbeing is prioritized

Oversee organizational strategy for knowledge management vis-à-vis programs and ensure cohesion across the network

Collaborate with the TLL Coordinator to sustain funding for these working groups and prioritization of their efforts across the network

Lead in corporate and foundation partnership development alongside team members

Remain abreast of trends across the international development industry

Oversee organizational budget and ensure good stewardship in the use of private funds

Advise ADRA International’s President on policy positions

Qualification

Advanced degreeManagement experienceU.S. foreign assistanceStrategic partnershipsMulticultural team managementInterpersonal skillsStrategic decision-makingDiscretionTactInternational experienceProficient in EnglishSpanishFrench skills

Required

Advanced degree in international relations, master's in business administration or masters/PhD in one of ADRA core areas of programmatic focus (health, agriculture, education)

Minimum 15 years management experience, with increasing levels of responsibility; prior experience in managing remote operations and field office backstopping staff desirable

Knowledge of U.S. government foreign assistance structures and processes, including technical priorities and programmatic approaches

Experience securing strategic partnerships with external stakeholders including bi-lateral donors

Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure

Strategic decision-making skills; identifying key issues and long-term goals/direction

An effective leader with the right interpersonal skills to manage multicultural and cross-functional teams

Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and tact

Up to 35% International and domestic travel

Must have the ability to travel on short notice

Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; to work as part of a team as well as to complete assignments independently; to take instructions from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with co-workers, supervisors, network employees, donors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner

Person must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation. Incumbent should be in optimal health for difficult and temporary below-basic living conditions at overseas location and for field travel in general